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How far is Gwangju from Yichang?

The distance between Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yichang (YIH) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1748 miles / 2813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.

Yichang Sanxia Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Yichang to Gwangju

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yichang to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 943.477 miles
  • 1518.378 kilometers
  • 819.859 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 941.966 miles
  • 1515.947 kilometers
  • 818.546 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Yichang to Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Yichang to Gwangju generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yichang to Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

Airport information

Origin Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E
Destination Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E